[PBRSTREETGANG]

Rape is rape....

Of course, but false accusations are still false accusations.

In cases where there are no witnesses, inconclusive physical evidence, and plausible allegations of consensual sex, how do you propose to determine which side is telling the truth. In those instances the case comes down to a credibility battle and the relevant history of both parties that bears on their credibility will be brought into play. There is no other way.

[nyconse]

The jury hears the evidence-usually including testimony from the victim and defendent- and decides who they believe. Men have been found guilty in he said/she said sexual assaults. Of course, they have been found innocent too. No one knows what a jury will do.

[najida]

I understand what you are saying,

Personally, I know of three rapes that were never reported for that very reason.

"Who would believe me with my history?"

Scary in a sense...because it supports the premise that you can get away with rape if you pick the right victim and assure there are no witnesses.